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Taub Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder 2018 (750ml)
Price: $99.99
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Darkly colored, decadent and bold… Concentrated and layered with a smooth mouthfeel, boasting...
| Producer | Taub Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder |
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| Country | United States |
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| Region | California |
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| Varietal | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
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| Vintage | 2018 |
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| Sku | 29120 |
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| Size | 750ml |
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My family’s roots in the California wine business date back to the days following prohibition. Our heritage is symbolized by the valley oak on the label. This elegant Cabernet sauvignon comes from the cool, mountain vineyards in the Mount Veeder AVA. The wine has rich black fruit and earthy notes with firm Tannins and structure. We invite you to enjoy Napa Valley at its finest with this limited release wine. Marc D. Taub, Proprietor
Taub Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
Mount Veeder 2018
Appellation: Mount Veeder, Napa Valley
Grape Variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Winemaker: Tom Hinde
Tasting Notes
Darkly colored, decadent and bold. Presents a perfumed nose of red and black fruits along with hints of dried flowers and toasted oak aromas. On the palate displays cherry, cassis, plum, and blackberry compote complemented by flavors of vanilla, mocha, graham cracker, baking spice, and cedar. Concentrated and layered with a smooth mouthfeel, boasting polished dusty tannins throughout and an exceedingly long finish.
Terroir & Vintage Notes
The grapes for this Cabernet Sauvignon are from the Barchuk Vineyard, in the Mount Veeder AVA.
Mount Veeder AVA
Mount Veeder offers the most extreme growing conditions in Napa Valley. Nature restricts the plantable area to about 1,000 acres currently, due to the rugged terrain. Wines from Mount Veeder are rare indeed, about 1.3% of Napa Valley’s annual production.
- The only Napa Valley mountain appellation that adjoins the cool Carneros district.
- Ancient, pushed up seabed is the predominant soil, while the rest of Napa Valley is primarily volcanic.
- Highest vineyards in Napa Valley, nearing 2,400 feet.
- Yields average 2 - 2½ tons per acre for Cabernet Sauvignon, about half the average in Napa Valley
- Longest growing season and latest harvest in Napa Valley, sometimes stretching into November.
- High risk conditions demand limited use of machinery. Nearly all vineyard work must done by hand.
Winemaking & Ageing
Grapes are hand-harvested, destemmed, and hand-sorted. Cold soak lasts for 3-5 days, followed by approx. 14 days of fermentation with 3 daily pumpovers. Fermented to dry on skins with an additional 7 to 14 days extended maceration to optimize the flavor, mouthfeel and tannin structure of the wine. Drained, pressed, and transferred to French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and ageing. The wine is aged for 22 months in 100% new French oak.
Taub Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder Description
Taub Family Selections
Taub Family Selections represents a portfolio of fine wines produced by highly-regarded winemaking families with deep, long-established roots. Our portfolio centers on true terroir-driven expressions that are benchmarks from the most heralded wine regions of the world. Each wine in our portfolio embodies not only the terroir, but the passion of each family intimately involved from the vineyard to the table. Join us in experiencing our unique, diverse and authentic fine wines.
Taub Family Vineyards
Taub Family Vineyards was born out of a dream four generations in the making. It’s a story that began during a pivotal time in U.S. wine history, just days after Prohibition was repealed, and one that is far from completion. The latest chapter is now unfolding as Proprietor Marc D. Taub and his son Jake explore some of California’s most exciting appellations.
Wine has always been the centerpiece of the family’s narrative and livelihood and Marc D. Taub grew up with a deep appreciation for the art of winemaking. His grandfather Marty played an instrumental role in the wine business from the early 1930s, and Marc’s father David later joined Marty’s side to build upon his dream. Marc always knew he would follow in their footsteps. This came to fruition in 2013, when Marc acquired Napa Valley producer Heritance – which later evolved to Taub Family Vineyards. The winery represents some of the best sites in Napa Valley. Each wine embodies a pure expression of its respective AVA and vineyard microsite and are crafted for elegance and extraordinary balance.
The valley oak pictured on the label, a familiar part of any Napa Valley landscape, honors the family’s provenance, while the diamond at the base of the tree represents the seed planted for the legacy of generations to come.
